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4.5-billion-year-old space rock shares solar system secrets
A space rock that came to rest in the Sahara desert is more than 4.5 billion years old. It helps scientists understand the conditions of our early solar system.
September 5, 2023
Giraffes, and the scientists trying to save them
Scientists are using GPS, satellites and statistics to track and protect giraffes. Read more about the efforts in Africa to protect these iconic animals.
September 3, 2023
Dim the lights for pollinators and plants at night
Scientists have found that excess light at night is a form of pollution that disrupts the natural rhythms of wildlife and plants. Learn to dim the lights, here.
August 31, 2023
‘India is on the moon!’ Successful landing for Chandrayaan-3
Watch the 1st moon landing for India here! India's Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed a rover and lander on the moon on August 23, 2023.
August 26, 2023
Neptune’s clouds linked to sun’s 11-year cycle
Years worth of images of the 8th planet from the sun show that Neptune's clouds are synced with the sun's 11-year cycle. Read the weather forecast for Neptune.
August 25, 2023
Sun causing global warming? 2 reasons why not
Is the sun causing global warming? A solar physicist with NASA says no. Read the quick-and-easy-to-understand explanation here.
August 23, 2023
Does rising methane signal a ‘great transition’ in climate?
Professor Euan Nisbet says the recent steep incline in rising methane levels could signal a termination event on Earth, when climate systems reorganize.
August 23, 2023
Q&A: What is the sun’s role in climate change?
The sun influences the Earth's climate, but what is the sun's role in climate change? According to NASA, it's not likely the cause for climate change.
August 23, 2023
Astraphobia is a fear of thunder and lightning
If your heart starts to race when a thunderstorm comes near, and you want to hide from the thunder and lightning, you might have astraphobia.
August 22, 2023
How far back in time can we see?
How far back in time can we see? Earendel is the farthest star we've seen. The cosmic microwave background reveals the universe's first light. Can we see more?
August 20, 2023
